<p>The Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment is part of the Admissions team in the Law School. This role is a key individual contributor who recruits and counsels prospective and admitted law students; reviews and recommends action on law school applications; administers a national student recruiting program and on-campus programs for admitted applicants; and acts as advisor to student recruiters.</p> <p>Among the nation's leading law schools, Vanderbilt stands out for its distinguished faculty; highly talented students; collegial and collaborative school culture; graduates' top-tier employment outcomes; and global alumni network. The Admissions Office team of six professionals and one support staff is responsible for student recruitment, admissions, and scholarships for Vanderbilt's highly ranked J.D. program. As part of the J.D. application process, our unique Admission Interview Program includes more than 800 VLS alumni conducting in-person interviews in 46 states, Washington, DC, and 12 foreign locations. The Admissions Office serves prospective students, the Law School, and the legal profession through its commitment to high standards of professional conduct and ethical behavior; accuracy and candor in providing information to prospective students; adherence to principles of equity and inclusion; respect for confidentiality; and excellent customer service.</p> <p>Key Functions and Expected Performance:</p> <p>Recruit J.D. students to the Law School</p> <ul> <li>Counsel prospective students in person, by phone/Zoom, and in writing, which requires familiarity with a broad range of related topics such as the law school admission process, financial aid, academic programs, legal education, the profession of law, law graduates' employment outcomes, and other information helpful to prospective law students </li><li>Represent the law school at recruiting events across the nation which require overnight weekday and weekend travel </li><li>Provide tours and presentations to prospective students and others </li><li>Counsel admitted applicants </li></ul> <p>Participate in the student selection process for entering first-year J.D. students and second-year J.D. transfers from other law schools</p> <ul> <li>Review applications, provide comments including Character & Fitness summaries, and recommend action on first-year J.D. and second-year J.D. transfer applications </li><li>Play a lead role in transfer selection and on-boarding </li></ul> <p>Administer and lead J.D. recruiting programs</p> <ul> <li>Plan and implement annual off-campus recruiting campaign coordinating fall recruitment travel for admissions officers and student recruiters </li><li>Plan and implement two on-campus Admitted Students Programs each spring semester </li><li>Manage transportation arrangements and reimbursements for visiting admitted students </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Relationships:</p> <p>This position does not have supervisory responsibility; the position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Dean for Admissions.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is necessary.</p> <p>Master's Degree or J.D. is preferred.</p> <p>A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is necessary.</p> <p>Experience in a higher education setting or admissions/student services environment is preferred.</p>